1 Overlooked Vanguard ETF Is Outpacing the S&P 500 This Year at a Bargain Cost

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF is trouncing the S&P 500. It's an effective tool for investors looking to capitalize on a segment in which stock picking is difficult.

The Motley Fool • Jul 19, 2026

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF vs Russell 1000 Growth ETF. Should Investors Go Small- or Large-Caps for Growth in 2026?

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF focuses on large-cap growth giants like technology leaders while Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF targets smaller, high-growth firms Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF has delivered higher 1-year returns but Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF shows superior 5-year growth with lower maximum drawdowns Both funds offer extremely low expense ratios of 0.05% and 0.06%, though they differ significantly in sector concentration and volatility profiles

The Motley Fool • Jul 14, 2026

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF vs S&P 500 Growth ETF: Which ETF Will Deliver the Best Growth in 2026?

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF offers a slightly lower expense ratio of 0.05% compared to 0.07% for Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF provides much higher concentration in the technology sector and significantly better five-year growth of $1,000 Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF maintains a more diversified portfolio with 550 holdings versus 146 for the large-cap growth fund

The Motley Fool • Jul 9, 2026

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VBK) was launched on January 26, 2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 3, 2026

Vanguard Growth ETF vs Small-Cap Growth: Is a Large Cap or Small Cap ETF the Better Choice?

Vanguard Growth ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to the 0.05% charged by Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF Vanguard Growth ETF is heavily concentrated in technology at 56% of assets, while Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF is more diversified with 29% tech exposure Vanguard Growth ETF has produced higher 5-year growth of $1,829, whereas Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF grew a $1,000 investment to $1,284 over the same period

The Motley Fool • Jul 3, 2026

VBK: The Growth Factor Is Less Compelling In Small Caps

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF offers diversified small-cap growth exposure with over 500 holdings, emphasizing industrials and technology sectors. VBK has matched the performance of its parent index since 2013, with slightly higher volatility. While VBK suits tactical growth allocations, long-term outperformance is lacking; competitor FYC shows stronger 10-year returns despite higher volatility.

Seeking Alpha • May 21, 2026

Small-Cap ETFs May Be Prepping For A Comeback Investors Are Still Ignoring: Here Are Four You Can Start With

Small-cap stocks are beginning to outperform again, but ETF investors remain overwhelmingly focused on mega-cap technology and AI trades — a disconnect some strategists believe could create an opportunity in overlooked parts of the market.

Benzinga • May 18, 2026

Navigating the Small-Cap ETF Disconnect

There has been a visible disparity between the performance of U.S. small-caps and U.S. large-caps so far this year. What hasn't been too visible is a lot of investor interest in the action.

ETF Trends • May 13, 2026

ISCG vs. VBK: Which ETF Offers Lower Fees, More Liquidity, and Greater Returns?

ISCG holds more stocks than VBK and has a much smaller asset base Both ETFs delivered strong 1-year returns and similar max drawdowns ISCG and VBK are closely matched on cost and yield, with only a minor difference in expense and payout rates

The Motley Fool • Mar 17, 2026

Small-Cap Growth ETFs: SLYG Boasts Higher Yield, While VBK Has Lower Fees

VBK charges a lower expense ratio than SLYG and has delivered a higher 1-year total return SLYG offers a higher dividend yield of 0.8% versus VBK's 0.5%, and experienced a shallower maximum drawdown of -29.18% over five years compared to -38.39% for VBK. VBK holds more stocks with a stronger tilt toward technology and industrials, while SLYG splits its largest sector weights more evenly

The Motley Fool • Mar 16, 2026